On May 17, the City of West Hollywood and the Vanderpump Dog Foundation hosted World Dog Day at West Hollywood Park, a five-hour public event designed to celebrate dogs and highlight global dog abuse. Read On…
Food Radar connects people with organizations distributing rescued food — described as “perfectly safe” and “safe, delicious, and free” — supplying communities with no-cost options and new distribution pathways. Read On…
David Sweet, a veterinary medical doctor in Saunderstown, says a French Bulldog named Lola is five days post‑op in an oxygen cage after surgery and urges restraint in promoting short‑nosed breeds. Read On…
Ojai’s October 2024 vote to bar breeding of animals with harmful conformations joins a growing international debate over the welfare costs of popular flat-faced breeds such as French bulldogs. Read On…
A Mirror feature identifies seven dog breeds and types that need extra protection in cold weather, urging owners to shield animals with small size, thin coats or low body fat from winter conditions. Read On…
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control will take part in BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope from Dec. 1–7, 2025 — offering reduced-fee adoptions and making 165 dogs available at county shelters in Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale. Read On…
Tom Brady has acknowledged cloning his dog — a decision he said brought comfort as the pet was dying in late 2023 — a costly choice that sits alongside widespread shelter overcrowding in the United States. Read On…
Animal-welfare groups across Los Angeles are asking residents to open their homes to temporary fosters this holiday season, saying short-term placements help pets decompress and increase their chances of adoption. Read On…
A 5-year-old from central Iowa raised $5,000 to cover adoption fees for every dog at the Marion County Humane Society before Christmas, hoping to speed adoptions at a shelter where some animals wait months or years for homes. Read On…
Shelter leaders are urging caution about gifting pets as surprises during the holidays, saying animals need time, space and commitment and that unplanned adoptions can lead to surrenders. Outlets including WCJB and Prismedia have published guidance and alternatives. Read On…